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Values of used Chelsea tractors could drop by 10 percent in the next six months(29/04/2010)
Values of used ‘Chelsea tractors’ could drop by up to 10% in the next six months as fuel prices continue to soar. Another round of price falls for thirsty second-hand 4x4s is likely as petrol prices head toward a record 120p per litre – spurred by a weak pound and the Budget’s 3p fuel duty rise. The last downturn, during the fuel price surge in 2008, stripped thousands in value from used off-roaders and large family cars with many owners unable to sell their vehicle on. Carsite suggests th... [more]
The Audi A1 e-tron comes equipped with a powerful electric motor for zero-emission driving in the city(12/03/2010)
The Audi A1 e-tron is a Mega City Vehicle (MCV) with an innovative drive technology. It comes equipped with a powerful electric motor for zero-emission driving in the city. There is also an internal combustion engine on board that recharges the battery in exceptional circumstances. The A1 e-tron is very agile thanks to the 102PS peak power of its electric motor. The e-tron model family from Audi is just a few months old, but it already has a number of members, for each of which Audi has chose... [more]
Shelley autonomous car to race up Pikes Peak without a driver(12/02/2010)
A team of researchers at the Center for Automotive Research at Stanford (CARS) has filled the trunk of an Audi TTS with computers and GPS receivers, transforming it into a vehicle that drives itself. When the Pikes Peak race of Colorado Springs began in 1916, drivers ascended the dusty switchbacks hoping their car would not overheat or fall apart before reaching the 14,000-foot summit. This September, a new kind of car faces the peak: one without a driver. The car will attempt Pikes Peak wi... [more]
All-electric e-tron concept car from Audi makes its debut at Detroit(15/01/2010)
Audi is showing an uncompromising purist compact sports car with all-electric drive at the first major auto show of 2010. The Detroit showcar Audi e-tron is the name of this 3.93 metre long and 1.78 metre wide but just 1.22 metre tall two-seater; just a few months after the debut of the Audi e-tron at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, this is now the second electric concept vehicle from the brand. Coupled with the Detroit showcar Audi e-tron’s low gross weight of around only 1,350 kilograms, hig... [more]
New 1.6-litre TDI engine for Audi A3(23/07/2009)
The Audi A3 slashes emissions further with the help of an all new 1.6-litre common rail TDI engine combining an low CO2 output of 109g/km with the potential to cover close to 69mpg. Aided by the latest auxiliary fuel conservation technology, including an automatic start-stop function, the new unit effects an eight per cent economy improvement over the engine powering the A3 1.9 TDIe, which it replaces. It is available in three-door, five-door Sportback and A3 Cabriolet models. The three-door ... [more]
Audi Q7 hybrid reduces consumption and emissions by over 20 per cent(02/11/2007)
The seven-seat Audi Q7 SUV benefits from an upgrade with a new version of its 3.0-litre V6 TDI engine which brings lower emissions, higher power and torque and improved performance and fuel economy. The even more efficient 2008 Model Year Audi Q7 3.0 TDI quattro, which is also now equipped with an exhaust-cleansing Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF), is available for order in standard, SE and S line trim priced from £38,075 OTR. It forms part of a Audi Q7 development programme which also include... [more]
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Obama: Bailout saved U.S. auto industry
DETROIT — A year after the government's big auto-industry bailouts, President Barack Obama on Friday trumpeted increased car sales and progress on battery-powered vehicles as a beacon of success in his administration's battle to revive the U.S. economy.
Obama: Auto bailouts saved industry, jobs
DETROIT—A year after the government’s big auto-industry bailouts, President Barack Obama on Friday trumpeted increased car sales and progress on battery-powered vehicles as a beacon of success in his administration’s battle to revive a hurting U.S. economy.
Obama hails auto bailout as good news in Michigan
A year after the government's big auto-industry bailouts, President Barack Obama on Friday trumpeted increased car sales and progress on battery-powered vehicles as a beacon of success in his administration's battle to revive a hurting U.S. economy. But his upbeat assessment can't mask daunting challenges for U.S. automakers and painfully high unemployment.
Argentina car industry recession-proof
The car industry in Argentina has remained immune to the global economic crisis, maintaining an increase both in sales and in productions this year.
Penske: Fleet sales powering auto industry's sales increase
While auto sales have rebounded since last year's downturn, that surge is being driven by fleet sales to rental companies and other businesses, said Roger Penske, CEO of Penske Automotive Group.
Obama touts comeback of auto industry
DETROIT (AP) - A year after the government's big auto-industry bailouts, President Barack Obama on Friday trumpeted increased car sales and progress on battery-powered vehicles as a beacon of success in his administration's battle to revive a...
CREA cuts home sales forecast
Canadian home sales will decline 1.2% this year, not increase as previously forecast, the industry group said on Friday, but average prices should increase more than it forecast earlier
Obama says U.S. auto industry 'growing strong' after bailout
President Barack Obama, speaking at auto plants here Friday, praised the recovery of the embattled U.S. auto industry and celebrated the tough choices he says made a comeback possible.
Analysts expect rebound in July car sales
Surprisingly, consumers are heading to dealerships despite the lack of incentives from auto makers.
Weekly Address: President Obama Hails Successes of the Restructuring of the Auto Industry, Calls on GOP Leaders to ...
WASHINGTON – In this week’s address, President Obama praised the successes of the auto industry restructuring. When his administration decided to invest in the American car companies, some said such a move was bound to fail. But since GM and Chrysler have emerged from bankruptcy, the auto industry has added 55,000 jobs – the strongest growth in 10 years – and for the first time since 2004, all ...
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